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Post by John Manning on Jun 6, 2021 1:39:58 GMT -5
Fascinating stuff. I wonder if any of them, you know, left any tape reels in an attic or cellar… !
Dennis flew in from the Spanish islands for his sessions, if I recall correctly? Where did he stay when he did that, I wonder? Or did he fly straight back at the end of each day? (Exhausting if so, surely?)
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Post by SMiLE-Holland on Jun 6, 2021 9:27:09 GMT -5
Fascinating stuff. I wonder if any of them, you know, left any tape reels in an attic or cellar… ! Dennis flew in from the Spanish islands for his sessions, if I recall correctly? Where did he stay when he did that, I wonder? Or did he fly straight back at the end of each day? (Exhausting if so, surely?)
Dennis left off after a couple of week to Tenerife, Canary Islands. The Dutch climate wasn't his thing...
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Post by E on Jun 6, 2021 10:46:03 GMT -5
Fascinating stuff. I wonder if any of them, you know, left any tape reels in an attic or cellar… ! Dennis flew in from the Spanish islands for his sessions, if I recall correctly? Where did he stay when he did that, I wonder? Or did he fly straight back at the end of each day? (Exhausting if so, surely?)
Dennis left off after a couple of week to Tenerife, Canary Islands. The Dutch climate wasn't his thing...
Thank God the album wasn't called Scotland.
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Post by SMiLE-Holland on Jun 7, 2021 14:53:51 GMT -5
Last Friday I took a trip down memory lane. A 50km bike ride from my hometown to Hilversum, Laren and back. Just to see how those homes mentioned in the article above look like today. And while I was on my way, I added Carl & Annie’s 2nd address in Laren as well. 14:45 - Albertus Perkstraat 43, Hilversum Carl & Annie’s first place still looks lovely The former home and bicycle repair store of Rijk Vlaanderen (neighbour and friend) has been renovated a bit. And - yes - the dented fence left of that building, across C&A’s driveway is still there (although well-hidden in the hedge). 14:55 - Javalaan 54 (not 43), Hilversum Blondie’s temporary home currently is in renovation, but has hardly changed over the years. 15:00 - Leeuwenstraat 44 (Platenhuis ‘t Oor) Sorry, did a small detour to visit Hilversums oldest record shop. :-) And of all BB (related) stuff I found a promotional copy of a soloalbum of a BB that didn’t live here for 3 months... 15:45 Tafelbergweg 63, Laren Carl & Annie’s 2nd home, closer to big brother Brian, is situated in a beautiful quiet area. And much larger than this picture suggests. 15:55 Eennesserweg 23, Laren Near the center and in a much busier area, yet from the back entrance Brian & Marilyn’s home is actually an oase of calmth. A bit more hidden than 49 years ago, but still recognizable.
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Post by jk on Jun 12, 2021 3:53:19 GMT -5
Last Friday I took a trip down memory lane. A 50km bike ride from my hometown to Hilversum, Laren and back. Just to see how those homes mentioned in the article above look like today. And while I was on my way, I added Carl & Annie’s 2nd address in Laren as well. Good Lord, what a labour of love. Thank you so much for this! I visited Baambrugge maybe fifteen years ago, but wasn't in a position to do any exploring (I had little idea where to look anyway)...
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Post by SMiLE-Holland on Jun 13, 2021 5:29:21 GMT -5
Yet another footnote... Ian and AGD might like to add this to their archives On page 9 of this topic I mentioned a cancelled Dutch concert as part of the cancelled European tour of 1977. Well, here's another Dutch concert that was cancelled in 1978, on which I just found some information. Unfortunately I don't know if the announcement was made when it was still in the planning stage, of if commitments by the BB were already made. But a specific date is mentioned, and the festival itself was only cancelled at the last minute, or at least the international delegation did (and festival was downscaled).
After a failed attempt for a European tour in 1977 it wasn’t in line with expectations that the Beach Boys would another attempt to visit Europe the next year. The group did embark on a 3rd tour through Australia and New Zealand. But both on a professional and personal level this wasn’t a success. During this tour it became apparent the group was in turmoil, mostly shown in the physical condition of the Wilson brothers. It was all the more surprising that in late spring of 1978 the group’s participation at the first ever rock festival in Russia, at the Palace Square in Leningrad was announced. First scheduled in early June, and later on rescheduled on July 4th, eventually the festival – which would have also included Joan Baez and Santana – was cancelled, as the Russian authorities didn’t give their approval.
Even more surprising though is that another small pop festival with Santana and the Beach Boys was planned in Europe. Although the groups withdrawal was as sudden as its announcement. We may assume that – when the organization was rescheduling the Russian Festival – they also looked for other possible locations and dates for the same groups that were supposed to fill the bill in Leningrad. On May 31st at least one Dutch national newspaper announced that The Beach Boys and Santana would perform in the Zuiderpakstadion [Southpark stadium] of the FC Den Haag football club in The Hague on July 9th. A then current formation of guitarist Jan Akkerman was also supposed to perform there. A week later though that same newspaper announced the Beach Boys decided not to show up for this event. UK New Wave group Blondie later on filled that gap. But after the late June announcement of the cancellation of the Russian festival, on July 4th it was also announced that the Dutch festival was called off.
See scans below of the 2 articles that announced the concert and the BB's withdrawal. Algemeen Dagblad, 31/05/1978 Beach Boys and Santana in óne concert
Algemeen Dagblad, 08/06/1978Beach Boys aren’t coming
Additional scans on the Russian concert (not translated, but for those who like to archive this kind of stuff) Algemeen Dagblad, 16/06/1978 Tour Algemeen Dagblad, 28/06/1978 Pop concert in Russia not allowed to be held
Algemeen Dagblad, 04/07/1978 Santana and Blondie fail to show up
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Post by SMiLE-Holland on Jul 9, 2021 4:06:26 GMT -5
Thanks to the archive of another BB fan (and former president of the Beach Boys Info Center - thanks Eddy!), here's proof that the concert in The Hague in 1978 was really planned!
De Volkskrant, May 25th 1978
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Post by AGD on Jul 9, 2021 4:14:27 GMT -5
Wonderful stuff, and gratefully received.
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Post by jk on Jul 13, 2021 12:14:47 GMT -5
Thanks to the archive of another BB fan (and former president of the Beach Boys Info Center - thanks Eddy!), here's proof that the concert in The Hague in 1978 was really planned!
De Volkskrant, May 25th 1978
I like the typo. "Special quest" indeed.
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Post by SMiLE-Holland on Aug 2, 2021 4:28:10 GMT -5
Our holiday is about to start. But I thought I'd leave you with a few interviews with Al. Here's the first one. From July 1980 when they were in The Hague for their concert as part of their European tour.
Leeuwarder Courant, 26/07/1980 Beach Boys: you ask and we deliver (interview with Al Jardine)
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Post by SMiLE-Holland on Aug 2, 2021 4:44:51 GMT -5
And here's a rather unique interview with Al from July 1972, during their stay in The Netherlands. It actually consists of 2 telephone interviews while the group was recording part of the California Saga during their last hours in Holland, before leaving to the U.S. for their upcoming tour. It was published in the September 1972 issue (nr. 8) of the Dutch fanclub (Beach Boys Appreciation Society) magazine "Friends". The interview was held by one of the presidents of the fanclub. Friends 8 (Sept 1972)
HOLLAND, MT. VERNON & FAIRWAY…??! In conversation with Al Jardine
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Post by jk on Aug 2, 2021 7:57:39 GMT -5
Thanks for both these posts, Klaas. Your translations are a godsend. "Big Fyr Fgy" is very odd! Big Sur Trilogy, one assumes, but still... Have a great holiday!
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Post by craigslowinski on Aug 3, 2021 16:26:59 GMT -5
Great to see/read and yes, many thanks for the English translation! Helps to confirm, at least, that Ricky's pedal steel was added to the CALIFORNIA trilogy there in Holland. We know some of the overdubs were done there (for instance, the promo book mentions that they utilized a Dutch string section for ONLY WITH YOU, and Marilyn and Diane subsequently told AGD (I think?) that they did some vocals for the album while in Holland...and we know other overdubs (some vocals including Bruce, and I'm sure both Charles Lloyd's flute on the SAGA and Tony Martin Jr.'s steel guitar on STEAMBOAT and ONLY WITH YOU) were added in L.A.
Nice!
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Post by sneakypete77 on Sept 4, 2021 3:47:37 GMT -5
Nice one KJ, you continue to do great work on this fabulous thread. Having been otherwise occupied for most of the summer I'm now playing catch-up with what's been happening on the forum during the last few months. Hope you had a great holiday, JP sends his best too.
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Post by SMiLE-Holland on Oct 24, 2021 10:18:04 GMT -5
Just wondering. I was scanning through my scans of UK articles. And I found a few concerning a possible Fall 1971 tour through the U.K..... and other European countries. That is, I found similar info in Dutch newspapers. The tour was supposed to be in November. Anyone knows how serious this was and if any specific dates have been mentioned at the time? To me it sounds like it didn't get any further than the planning stage. And November 1971 was stocked with U.S. concerts anyway.
Interesting though that the group was planning to move to Europe as early as June 1971. Here's an article from Disc & Echo Music, June 12th 1971 And here's a few from Dutch newspapers. Both briefly mention that Paul Acket is letting them tour through The Netherlands in November 1971. No specific date or dates are mentioned. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant, 06/08/1971 Acket, Visser and Van Rees provide a busy Dutch pop season
Algemeen Dagblad, 11/08/1971 Aside a large number of English and Dutch top groups Everly Brothers in 24-hour pop festival in Ahoy
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Post by filledeplage on Oct 24, 2021 10:39:36 GMT -5
Just wondering. I was scanning through my scans of UK articles. And I found a few concerning a possible Fall 1971 tour through the U.K..... and other European countries. That is, I found similar info in Dutch newspapers. The tour was supposed to be in November. Anyone knows how serious this was and if any specific dates have been mentioned at the time? To me it sounds like it didn't get any further than the planning stage. And November 1971 was stocked with U.S. concerts anyway.
Interesting though that the group was planning to move to Europe as early as June 1971. Here's an article from Disc & Echo Music, June 12th 1971 And here's a few from Dutch newspapers. Both briefly mention that Paul Acket is letting them tour through The Netherlands in November 1971. No specific date or dates are mentioned. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant, 06/08/1971 Acket, Visser and Van Rees provide a busy Dutch pop season
Algemeen Dagblad, 11/08/1971 Aside a large number of English and Dutch top groups Everly Brothers in 24-hour pop festival in Ahoy
Thanks! That was a beauty!
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Post by SMiLE-Holland on Oct 28, 2021 14:35:07 GMT -5
Ha! I finally found one!
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Post by SMiLE-Holland on Oct 28, 2021 15:30:01 GMT -5
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Post by SMiLE-Holland on Oct 29, 2021 5:45:05 GMT -5
Switching to 1972 again (still busy translating articles regarding the December 1970 shows)…
A footnote only perhaps. Shortly before their return to the U.S. on August 3rd a couple of Beach Boys (plus a few other familiar faces) were present at a farewell/beach party at the Pier of Scheveningen, near The Hague. This is mentioned in Badman’s book.
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Another picture in better quality. From the August 3rd 1972 farewell party in Scheveningen.
For those who didn't get it...
I just had to know what book they got. But simply try to google on "book Amsterdam" is not enough (there's quite a few of them). But yesterday I got lucky, and found a copy from a nearby seller.
Yeah I know, this isn't really sane anymore, isn't it?
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Post by jk on Nov 10, 2021 5:12:18 GMT -5
For those who didn't get it...
I just had to know what book they got. But simply try to google on "book Amsterdam" is not enough (there's quite a few of them). But yesterday I got lucky, and found a copy from a nearby seller.
Yeah I know, this isn't really sane anymore, isn't it?
Sanity is soooo subjective! This may be common knowledge but here goes anyway: I just discovered that the "Uncle Pi" thanked on the cover of Holland (for the use of the BBC 2 studio) is * Pi Vèriss* (1916–1998), real name Piet Visser. Now this is an interesting find. Het Gat van Nederland (which may or may not be translated as "the asshole of the Netherlands") was a long-winded (no pun intended) TV show telecast by the VPRO broadcasting company in the 1970s. From 1973 onwards, they played the Moog solo from "Leaving This Town" over the end credits. IMPORTANT EDIT (for SMiLE-Holland ): The original full-length video has been taken down, but in this other one I found of "leaders" from the show it's preceded by a snippet from Mount Vernon and Fairway (starting at 8:26): www.muziekschatten.nl/page/7582/100-jaar-pi-verissnl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Het_Gat_van_Nederland
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Post by SMiLE-Holland on Nov 10, 2021 11:15:37 GMT -5
For those who didn't get it...
I just had to know what book they got. But simply try to google on "book Amsterdam" is not enough (there's quite a few of them). But yesterday I got lucky, and found a copy from a nearby seller.
Yeah I know, this isn't really sane anymore, isn't it?
Sanity is soooo subjective! This may be common knowledge but here goes anyway: I just discovered that the "Uncle Pi" thanked on the cover of Holland (for the use of the BBC 2 studio) is * Pi Vèriss* (1916–1998), real name Piet Visser. Now this is an interesting find. Het Gat van Nederland (which may or may not be translated as "the asshole of the Netherlands") was a long-winded (no pun intended) TV show telecast by the VPRO broadcasting company in the 1970s. From 1973 onwards, this was the music they played over the end credits (from 1:24:13): www.muziekschatten.nl/page/7582/100-jaar-pi-verissnl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Het_Gat_van_NederlandI knew about it, but had never seen or heard it before. Thanks!
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Post by SMiLE-Holland on Jun 18, 2022 16:29:49 GMT -5
Work has officially started on a book on the Beach Boys Holland. Main focus of course will be the time that they lived and recorded here in the Summer of 72. But the story of Holland will be put in a broader perspective. And we’re trying to get as much personal stories in there as possible, in order to bring this remarkable chapter of the Beach Boys saga to life. Peter Tetteroo and John Swildens are the main writers, but I’m part of the research team.
There’s an agreement with a publisher in The Netherlands. The tentative release date is March 2023. This agreement is for a Dutch language release only. But the agreement allows the writers to find another publisher for an international/English publication as well. So of course we’re trying to make that happen as well. If you have a tip on potential UK or US publishers, let me know.
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Post by SMiLE-Holland on Jun 19, 2022 6:55:18 GMT -5
And the local press is giving the Holland-era some attention as well.
Nice little vid and podcast. But - sorry - in Dutch only. Some talk with the former owner of the cafe from across the street, current owners of a nearby house, the former cleaner of the studio, etc..
Now how do I get that video downloaded...?
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Post by jk on Jun 19, 2022 7:05:55 GMT -5
And the local press is giving the Holland-era some attention as well.
Nice little vid and podcast. But - sorry - in Dutch only. Some talk with the former owner of the cafe from across the street, current owners of a nearby house, the former cleaner of the studio, etc..
Now how do I get that video downloaded...?
In a worst-case scenario, you'd have to wait for it to be uploaded here...
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Post by Joshilyn Hoisington on Jun 19, 2022 10:31:36 GMT -5
Work has officially started on a book on the Beach Boys Holland. Main focus of course will be the time that they lived and recorded here in the Summer of 72. But the story of Holland will be put in a broader perspective. And we’re trying to get as much personal stories in there as possible, in order to bring this remarkable chapter of the Beach Boys saga to life. Peter Tetteroo and John Swildens are the main writers, but I’m part of the research team. There’s an agreement with a publisher in The Netherlands. The tentative release date is March 2023. This agreement is for a Dutch language release only. But the agreement allows the writers to find another publisher for an international/English publication as well. So of course we’re trying to make that happen as well. If you have a tip on potential UK or US publishers, let me know. That's really great news.
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